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Qatar's Role in Hostage Negotiations Sparks Controversy: Netanyahu's Criticisms and Global Response

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Discover the heated exchanges between Israel, Qatar, and the US over hostage negotiations in Gaza.

Qatar finds itself at the center of a storm following leaked audio of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizing Doha's mediation efforts in negotiating the release of hostages held by Hamas. The tension escalated with the families of the Israeli captives denying any involvement in leaking the tape. Amid the uproar, the Biden administration is sending CIA Director William J. Burns to Europe to meet with Qatari officials, further intensifying diplomatic efforts.

As accusations fly back and forth, Qatar expresses dismay at Netanyahu's reported criticism, labeling it 'appalling' and denies hindering any hostage negotiations. The situation worsens as Israeli officials accuse Qatar of impeding the return of hostages, with calls for military intervention gaining traction.

In a surprising turn of events, Moody's upgrades Qatar's credit rating, putting it on par with countries like France and the UAE. Additionally, Qatar's Prime Minister is set to meet with CIA and Mossad chiefs to discuss a potential truce in Gaza. These developments highlight Qatar's evolving role from a key mediator to a significant player in international diplomacy.

Despite the controversies, Qatar remains firm in its stance, emphasizing its commitment to resolving conflicts and facilitating negotiations. With tensions running high, the world watches closely as Qatar navigates its way through the complex web of international relations and diplomatic challenges, seeking to make a lasting impact on the global stage.

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Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape (Aljazeera.com)

In leaked audio, Israeli PM is heard criticising Doha in its role in negotiating the release of captives held by Hamas.

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Qatar rebukes 'irresponsible' Netanyahu over apparent criticism of ... (Financial Times)

Israeli prime minister called Doha a 'problematic' intermediary in leaked recording of meeting with hostage relatives.

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U.S. Presses for Hostage Deal in Gaza as Israel and Qatar Spar (The Wall Street Journal)

The Biden administration plans to send Central Intelligence Agency Director William J. Burns to Europe in the coming days to meet with the Qatari prime minister ...

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Qatar 'appalled' by reported criticism from Israel's Netanyahu (BBC News)

The Israeli PM was apparently recorded calling its role as a mediator in the Gaza war "problematic".

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Amid widening spat, Smotrich accuses Qatar of impeding hostage ... (The Times of Israel)

Finance minister calls Doha 'biggest obstacle to returning hostages'; former IDF general Avivi says Israel needs to establish military control, ...

Netanyahu's office under fire over leaked tape on criticism of Qatar (TRT World)

Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of leaking a tape in which he criticized Doha's role in the swap ...

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Heads of Mossad, CIA to meet Qatar PM this weekend to discuss ... (Reuters)

The directors of Israel's Mossad intelligence service and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency will meet Qatar's prime minister in Europe this weekend to ...

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Qatar: World witnessing one of the bloodiest conflicts (Middle East Monitor)

Al Khater made the remarks during Qatar's chairing of the first meeting of the Regional Security Dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the ...

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Qatar 'appalled' at alleged 'problematic' criticism by Israeli PM ... (Khmer Times)

Qatar said on Wednesday it was “appalled” by remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was allegedly caught on tape calling the ...

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Qatar's PM to meet CIA, Mossad chiefs to discuss Gaza cease-fire (Daily Sabah)

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet with the director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA),...

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Mossad, CIA to meet Qatar PM to discuss Gaza truce: source (The New Arab)

The director of the CIA will meet in Europe with his Israeli and Egyptian counterparts plus the Qatari prime minister to negotiate a truce and hostage deal.

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Qatar accuses Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing Gaza ... (The Guardian)

Doha 'appalled' at leaked recordings allegedly showing Israeli PM saying Qatar's role in talks is 'problematic'

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Qatar Upgraded by Moody's to Match France, UAE and Overtake UK (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Qatar's already high credit rating was upgraded by Moody's Investors Service for the first time since 2007, as strong global demand for ...

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Qatar upgraded by Moody's to match France, UAE and overtake UK (The Business Times)

QATAR'S already high credit rating was upgraded by Moody's Investors Service for the first time since 2007, as strong global demand for liquefied natural ...

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Qatar PM to meet Israel, US intel chiefs on new Gaza captives deal (Aljazeera.com)

CIA, Mossad heads to meet in Europe with Qatar officials to broker second captives-for-prisoners exchange and truce.

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Qatar shaping up as a sporting nation (New Straits Times Online)

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)'s sports calendar for 2024 has a wide-ranging 85 events, 15 of which are major international championships.

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Qatar Expresses Anger Over Netanyahu's Leaked Criticism (The New York Times)

In a recording that aired on Israeli television, a voice that appears to be Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's called Qatar's role as a mediator ...

Hamas suspends prisoner swap talks, Qatar tells Israel (Anadolu Agency)

Hamas is believed to be holding nearly 136 hostages following its Oct. 7 attack - Anadolu Ajansı.

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After Netanyahu criticism, US touts Qatar's 'irreplaceable' role in ... (The Times of Israel)

The US State Department defends Qatar as a mediator in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, after a recording of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...

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Opinion | Qatar, an American Ally? Think Again (The Wall Street Journal)

The arsonist pretends to be the firefighter, writes Yigal Carmon and Steve Stalinsky of MEMRI.

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Israel needs Qatar's 'influence' over Hamas, analysts say after ... (The National)

The backlash is continuing from a leak in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to criticise Qatar, a key broker in the Gaza hostage talks, describing ...

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Qatar PM to visit Washington as Gaza cease-fire talks advance (Al-Monitor)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar's prime minister, is expected to meet with senior members of the US administration and lawmakers ...

CIA Chief To Meet Israel, Egypt, Qatar Officials In Paris For Gaza ... (Barron's)

The head of US Central Intelligence Agency will meet with his counterparts from Israel and Egypt, as well as Qatar's prime minister, "in the coming days in ...

Qatar's emir, US president discuss developments in Gaza (Anadolu Agency)

Sheikh Tamim receives phone call from President Biden to discuss situation in Palestinian territories - Anadolu Ajansı.

UPDATE 1-Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in ... (Yahoo Finance)

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani about Gaza and they agreed that efforts to secure the release of ...

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Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza ... (The Straits Times)

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani about Gaza and they agreed that efforts to secure the release of ...

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Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza ... (Yahoo Lifestyle)

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani about Gaza and they agreed that efforts to secure the release of ...

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U.S. Bid To Free Israeli Hostages: Biden Dials Qatar's Emir, Egypt's ... (Hindustan Times)

US President Joe Biden spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss efforts to secure the ...

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